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Cogswell’s new plan throws wrench in Ashley River bike-walk bridge
By Skyler Baldwin
Charleston Mayor William Cogswell presented a revamped new design Tuesday for a pedestrian-bike bridge across the Ashley River — just days after proposing changes to an approved design.
The Ashley River Crossing project — already designed, vetted, approved and funded for about $80 million after years of painstaking community work — is expected to begin construction next month. City Council voted last year to lock in the price and timeline.
But now a new plan unveiled at a Tuesday City Council meeting represents a possible wrench in the works. The freshman mayor’s proposed changes could delay the construction — and likely cause a big price hike in costs, observers say.
“There’s no reason to continue with a different plan,” said Katie Zimmerman, executive director of Charleston Moves, a transportation advocacy nonprofit. “Cogswell is severely underestimating how many people are banking on commuting on this bridge versus pleasure-riding.”
Councilman Mike Seekings, chair of the Traffic and Transportation Committee, however, is optimistic that the proposal won’t affect the construction.
“We are going to do nothing to affect the
facts of this project or the timeline of this project,” Seekings told the Charleston City Paper on Oct. 23. “We know we’re going to have to make some adjustments. We have some time to do that.”
Change of direction
The approved plan called for the bikepedestrian bridge to be built adjacent to the bridge spanning the Ashley River at Lockwood Drive. It was to connect the West Ashley Greenway directly to the city’s Medical District and to serve as a recreational amenity and crucial pedestrian infrastructure.
Cogswell’s first proposed redesign altered the eastern approach to the drawbridge, cutting off its connection to the Medical District. Instead, it ended with a circular path on the downtown side of the bridge and a new boardwalk that directed pedestrians north to Brittlebank Park under the roadway.
“Having this access to Brittlebank Park, having this amenity, having this as preparation for the future, I think this is an exciting, prudent and fiscally responsible way of going,” Cogswell said at the Oct. 22 meeting.
The second design presented Tuesday would reestablish some connection to the Medical District, but falls short of previous designs.
To say that the second proposal is confusing might be an understatement, as the mayor’s office did not respond to requests for comment. Nevertheless, peninsula-bound pedestrians would appear to have three options:
The Rundown
Early voting popular in S.C.
South Carolinians set a new voting record on the state’s first day of the two-week early voting stretch in 2024. The S.C. Election Commission said 125,913 voters cast a ballot Monday, beating the previous one-day record for early voting during the 2022 midterms at 70,100.
Voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Saturday Nov. 2, except for Sunday. Locations:
• Downtown Charleston: Main Library, 68 Calhoun St.
• Hollywood: St. Paul’s Hollywood Library, 5130 S.C. Hwy. 165
• James Island: Baxter-Patrick Library, 1858 S. Grimball Road
• Johns Island: St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3673 Maybank Hwy.
• Head north on the new boardwalk to Brittlebank Park;
• Head a half-mile south to a marina and cross Calhoun Street at a crosswalk; • Or cross the dangerous “slip lane” that connects vehicular traffic on the bridge to Lockwood Drive to reach a sidewalk, and then cross Lockwood Drive at Bee Street.
Cogswell offered few details about traffic and safety improvements at the slip lane or at Lockwood Drive to protect the influx of pedestrians and bicyclists.
“It’s an entirely different vision,” Zimmerman said. “Cogswell sees this as an amenity, not a transportation project. … He has us going this way, but he doesn’t say how we’re going to cross Lockwood.”
The inclusion of the “doughnut,” as Cogswell called the circular addition to the bike-pedestrian path at the Lockwood Drive end of the bridge, would cost an estimated additional $5 million, Cogswell said, which would be partially offset by the “reduction in scope of the bridge.” But cutting it short, some say, defeats its original purpose.
“There are a number of funding sources we believe are out there, none of which we’ve put our finger on, but we know where they are,” Seekings said. “That project, on the Charleston side in particular, is eligible for hospitality dollars just like the Low Battery project — 100% funded through hospitality dollars. This is a natural extension of that.”
• North Charleston: Charleston County Board of Voter Registration and Elections, Corporate Road
• Mount Pleasant: Seacoast Church, 750 Long Point Road
• West Ashley: Essex Village Church of Christ, 736 Savage Road
“Hackneyed anecdotes from the locker room … seemed disrespectful and inappropriate. … Using my dad to cover over the important things just seems unacceptable to me.”
—Arnold Palmer’s daughter Peg Palmer Wears on former President Donald Trump’s weekend comment on the size of her father’s genitalia made during a campaign rally in Palmer’s hometown of Latrobe, Penn. Source: The Guardian
GUN VIOLENCE COUNTER
5 shot, killed across South Carolina Oct. 16 to Oct. 23
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an Oct. 19 shooting that killed John Ladson, 43, of Wadmalaw Island, on the 5300 block of Maybank Highway.
Four others died in Horry, Anderson, Sumter and Chester counties. Two more were hurt in shootings across the state. Nationally, there were eight mass shootings for the week, totalling 428 for the year.
Sources: gunviolencearchive.org; S.C. official and media reports
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The Ashley River Crossing project will connect West Ashley pedestrians and cyclists to the peninsula safely
Polls for 2024 presidential race reflect a toss-up election
By Jack O’Toole
With a presidential election that both sides are calling one of the most momentous in American history now only days away, partisans of Team Red and Team Blue are scouring polling data for even the slightest hint their side is going to win.
But given the closeness of this year’s race between Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, and former GOP President Donald Trump, pollsters say such scrutiny is a fool’s errand.
“When every poll is this tight — when every poll is within the margin of error — that’s why we use the phrase ‘toss-up,’ ” Winthrop University pollster and political scientist Scott Huffmon told the Charleston City Paper in an Oct. 21 interview.
Focus on the right things
What’s more, he said, many voters are looking at the wrong polls anyway.
“The thing that matters most is, stop obsessing about the national polls,” Huffmon said. “National polls may show a trend, but because of the way the Electoral College works, it really just comes down to about seven states, so pay attention to quality polls from those battleground states.”
In 2024, the seven swing states — that is, the states that are actually thought to be competitive — are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
But at a moment when political misinformation, including biased polling data, is rampant on the internet and social media, how can news consumers distinguish between “quality polls” from those states and the junk polls that keep creeping into their feeds?
According to Huffmon, this is a case where traditional, or “mainstream,” media brands deserve the highest level of trust — because accuracy is key to their credibility.
“Any legitimate national media, whether they lean right or lean left, want to get the results correct,” Huffmon said, pointing to outlets like The New York Times, CNN and Fox News, whose data unit was the first to correctly call Arizona for Biden on election night in 2020. “And because of that, because they want to be right, they’re not going to bias their polls.”
Beyond that, experts say, there are poll aggregators — websites like FiveThirtyEight and Real Clear Politics — that combine the best polls into an average result that should, in theory, reduce the risk of major error.
But even after you’ve found quality polls from reliable sources, experts say it helps
to know a bit about how they report their results if you want to read one like a pro.
Polling 101
These days, most people who care about politics have at least a rudimentary understanding of how polling works: Contact a representative sample of Americans — say 1,000 people — ask them how they’re going to vote, apply a little statistical magic and report the results.
If you do it right, you should end up with a snapshot of public opinion at the current moment that’s accurate within a specified margin of error — plus or minus three points, for instance, with a sample size of 1,000 people — to a 95% degree of confidence. In other words, with a sample that big, there’s a 95% chance the results are within three points of what the poll says.
But pollsters say it’s important for news consumers to understand exactly what those terms mean before they start drawing conclusions — mainly because there’s leeway built in.
First, they say, a snapshot is just that — a picture of public opinion at a specific moment in time. Today’s undecided voters are tomorrow’s margin of victory for one campaign or the other.
Second, the margin of error doesn’t apply to the spread between the candidates. Rather, it applies to every number in the survey. For example, if Candidate A is at 52% and Candidate B is at 48% in a poll with a three-point margin of error, Candidate A could be ahead by as many as 10 points or behind by one. In other words, and somewhat counterintuitively, a fourpoint race with a three-point margin of error is, in fact, within the margin.
Moreover, the margin of error is not consistent across all results. For example, a typical poll of 1,000 Americans would include about 150 Black men and women, meaning that results from that subgroup, or crosstab, have a greater margin of error of about 10 points because the subgroup was a smaller number of respondents.
Finally, the 95% confidence level tells poll readers that 5% of the time, the poll will not be within the margin of error. So five out of every 100 polls conducted is likely to be wrong.
Today’s polling challenges
Even before Trump burst on the scene in 2015, political pollsters were struggling to find and survey representative
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S.C. ranks dead last in energy efficiency, study says
By Madison Clark
Electricity, running water and a full tank of gas are often taken for granted. Many are guilty of leaving the lights on after leaving home or taking a longer shower than necessary. While everyday habits like these may seem harmless, they contribute to a larger problem.
October is National Energy Awareness month, a fact not well-known during a time when climate issues continue to garner discussion, according to a study conducted in September by finance analysts at WalletHub. Energy efficiency is simply not taken as seriously as other issues, especially in the Southeast, the study suggests.
Research shows South Carolina ranks last among 48 states (Alaska and Hawaii were excluded) when it comes to saving energy. And with utility prices rising as fast as temperatures, the Lowcountry’s long and sweltering summers are a burden on many households. The average South Carolinian spends around $234 a month on gas and electricity, one of the highest rates nationally.
In a recent interview with the Charleston City Paper, Eddy Moore, director of decarbonization for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, outlined why the Palmetto State struggles to be more energy efficient. Part of the reason, he says, is because the state’s building code is 15 years out of date.
“A lot of our homes, whether they’re old or new, have leakage in the building envelope — which is the division between outside and inside,” he said. “You’re essentially either heating or cooling the outdoors.”
Moore said there are some programs to
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samples of voters.
“There used to be two ways to reach people — call them on the phone or get them to answer a written survey,” South Carolina—based pollster Carey Crantford told the City Paper. “But those have now been eclipsed by cell phones and texts and
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A lot ‘to be determined’ still
Some concerns with the mayor’s new plan were met with “to be determined” answers from Cogswell at the Oct. 22 meeting. Seekings and councilman William Dudley Gregorie asked for clarifications about flooding and safety.
Cogswell said flooding concerns were at least partially addressed by the ongoing sea wall project at the Battery.
“The Battery extension would get us at least 90% there from tidal flooding and sea
Simple projects can have big effects on your home energy savings — like adding interior doors to drafty hallways
increase energy efficiency through power companies such as Dominion Energy or Santee Cooper. And more aid is on the way in the form of federal funding. But these solutions have not been enough in South Carolina to make a significant change.
“On the one hand, we have utility programs that so far haven’t had to meet any performance target. And then we have — for the first time ever — a really significant size potential government program that would be run using federal funds,” Moore said. “Those programs need to be sensibly coordinated so that we get the most out of our money and
emails, and that’s impacted electoral surveys significantly.”
Put simply, it’s harder to reach people than it was 15 or 20 years ago, when all you had to do was call their land line. And even worse, the people pollsters can reach most consistently using these newer methods aren’t necessarily fully representative of the population.
As a result, the polls in both 2016 and 2020 were off by some degree, especially in
level rise and storm surge,” he said. “Then, we’ll have to work on the Calhoun [Street] west to get stormwater out. But I think the Battery is an important first step.”
Zimmerman told the City Paper that one of the biggest safety concerns with the currently approved project is the socalled “slip lane” that connects the bridge to Lockwood Drive, the site of several car accidents over the years. The approved design would allow pedestrians to avoid the slip lane altogether, connecting past the Lockwood Drive intersection.
But Cogswell’s new proposal would dump northbound pedestrians at the corner of the
we save the most energy possible.”
Boost efficiencies, reduce costs
As part of the study, experts weighed in on ways to decrease energy costs and improve a household’s energy efficiency.
Arthur van Benthem, an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania, recommends doing the simpler tasks first.
“Many people focus on expensive projects that save very little energy. For example, replacing windows is very costly,” he said. “The impact on energy bills is negligible. Sometimes a simpler solution, like adding a door in your drafty hallway area, is cheaper and more effective.”
Barry D. Solomon, professor emeritus of social sciences from the Michigan Technological University, said that just being mindful of daily tasks can make a big difference.
“Turn off lights when not in use, upgrade to LED lightbulbs, don’t run the dishwasher or washing machine with less than full loads, wash clothes in cold water when possible, caulk and weatherstrip gaps and cracks around doors and windows, install a programmable thermostat, perform periodic maintenance on air conditioning units (e.g., clean or replace filters and vents) and adjust the temperature on air conditioners, thermostats and water heaters so you do not overcool or overheat more than necessary.”
For more information on ways to increase energy efficiency, visit https://wallethub. com/edu/most-and-least-energy-efficientstates/7354
the swing states, underestimating Trump’s strength in both elections.
But in the end, no matter how hard they try to get it right, pollsters say you can’t be sure about anything when Harris and Trump are locked in a virtual dead heat in nearly every poll.
“We may be asking too much of polling these days,” Crantford said. “The utility of the tool is really in what you use it for.”
slip lane, leaving questions in the air about safety improvements. Suggestions have ranged from speed bumps to signal lights to a complete overhaul of the intersection including additional lanes.
Seekings said specific options are to pinch the width of the lane (“It is a very wide right-of-way,” he said), take the curve further away from the pedestrian bridge to improve line of sight and install “some devices” to slow traffic.
Cogswell said at the council meeting he was planning to meet with state officials to discuss the project and come back with more details, specifically regarding the slip lane.
Blotter
Charleston police on Oct. 10 were questioning a drunken man on King Street in an attempt to get him home safely. When officers asked him where he lived, he said, “Across the river.” In most places, that would at least narrow it down, but in downtown Charleston, that hardly means anything at all.
Call Sesame Street
Mount Pleasant police on Oct. 21 pulled over a man suspected of driving under the influence. Officers conducted a field sobriety test, including having him say the alphabet from the letter “D” to the letter “R.” The man failed twice, the second time singing “L, M, N, O, P, Q, U, F, R.” Either someone updated the ABCs to the “UFRs,” or that man is getting a ticket.
Don’t worry, he was fine
A bicyclist apparently struck the vehicle of North Charleston man driving on Ashley Phosphate Road on Oct. 16, according to a police report. The driver told North Charleston police he saw the rider “flying” before the man ran into his window and demanded between $50 and $100 to pay for the damages to his bike. Listen, we know falling off your bike sucks, but we think this is all a little backwards.
By Skyler Baldwin
Illustration by Steve Stegelin
The Blotter is taken from reports filed with area police departments between Oct. 2 and Oct. 21.
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Pick good leaders in Statehouse races
Perhaps the most important local Statehouse election of the season is for a gerrymandered state Senate seat that stretches from Johns Island to Ravenel and Walterboro and then swings northeast to Ridgeville.
It’s Senate District 41 where freshman S.C. Republican House member Matt Leber faces newcomer Democratic candidate Rita Atkins
The choice for a strong democracy is clear: Atkins, a mother of four daughters, brings a fresh perspective to politics. In a time when women and their health continue to be threatened by a legislature filled with men who want to tell them what to do with their bodies, a strong candidate like Atkins will, as she says, “protect and advance women’s rights, including equal pay, reproductive rights and access to health care. Ensuring fairness and opportunity for women is essential to a more equitable society.”
Meanwhile, Leber represents a clear threat to a functioning democracy, in our view, for refusing to be accountable, continually not engaging with media as a candidate or elected member of the Statehouse. He sneers at voters by wearing the divisive, opportunistic cloak of MAGA politics. An elected leader who won’t engage for the good of all people doesn’t deserve to be in a leadership position.
Other voters in Charleston County have two outstanding Senate candidates from which to pick: Ed Sutton in the West Ashley–centric District 20 and Julie Cofer Hussey in coastal district 43 from Awendaw to Fripp Island in Beaufort County. Both are Democrats.
Sutton, an Air Force Reserve pilot and real estate developer who is changing the business face of North Charleston, is a breath of fresh air with his positivity and dedication to public service.
Hussey, head of a family real estate management company, is a longtime communicator dedicated to involving the public in public issues. “We deserve a leader who cares about our coastal environment AND the women who live here,” she says.
Charleston County voters also have several good S.C. House candidates from which to choose. We recommend:
House 80 (East Cooper): Donna Brown Newton, a Democrat and retiree with a pro-women and pro-public education platform.
House 110 (James Island-Downtown-Mount Pleasant): John Moffett, a Democrat pushing for solutions to climate and public education threats.
House 114 (West Ashley to Summerville): Adrienne Lett, a Democrat and civil engineer who wants the state to have better infrastructure.
House 115: (Folly Beach to Seabrook Island): Incumbent Spencer Wetmore, a Democrat with a solid record of getting things done.
While incumbents in four races did not return endorsement surveys, we can recommend three Democrats — J.A. Moore of North Charleston in House District 15, Wendell Gilliard of House District 111 and Leon Stavrinakis of House District 119 — as well as Republican Joe Bustos of House District 112.
Neither candidate for House District 116 in the HollywoodRavenel area completed our survey, but we cannot in good conscience endorse the MAGA-related candidacy of Republican newcomer James Teeple. We encourage House 116 voters to cast ballots for Lowcountry native Charlie Murray. Voting in our democracy is a precious right. Make the most of it this year.
CHARLESTON CHECKLIST of community objectives
We encourage community leaders to act on these audacious priorities:
1. Deal with the water. Build a strong resiliency plan to harden infrastructure and make smart climate change decisions about development, roads and quality of life.
2. Fix roads, traffic. Repair and improve roads and reduce traffic. Speed up alternatives, including more public transportation.
3. Be smarter about education. Inject new energy into the broken Charleston County school board by focusing on kids, not national mantras.
4. Conduct public business in public. Be transparent in public business. Stop the secrecy.
5. Invest in quality of life. Build more parks. Have more festivals. Invest in infrastructure that promotes a broad sense of community.
6. Engage in real racial conciliation. If we embark on more conversations and actions on racial reconciliation, our community will strengthen and grow.
7. Develop fewer hotels, more affordable housing. Make Charleston a more affordable place to live for everyone.
8. Develop Union Pier at scale. Let’s not put ship-sized buildings on the coveted Union Pier property downtown. Instead, make what comes appropriate.
9. Build and follow a 50-year plan. Plan for the county’s long-term future and follow the plan.
10. Pay people more. Pay a living wage. Push South Carolina lawmakers to set a real minimum wage.
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Democracy can’t afford Trump’s lies, chaos
By Andy Brack
The continuing string of nonsense that spews from former President Donald Trump’s mouth is like a bad stream-of-consciousness novel.
More jaw-dropping babble came during a televised Univision town hall on Oct. 16: Trump now says the violent Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was a “day of love.”
Enough. Enough spin. Enough deceit. Do you remember Jan. 6 as a “day of love” as you recall enraged people climbing the walls of the Capitol, assaulting law enforcement officers, smashing doors and rampaging through a national symbol of freedom? Remember the guy wearing the Viking hat?
That was a day of love? What planet is this former president from? Jan. 6, 2021, was an unbelievable attack on democracy incited by a man who couldn’t accept that he lost an election. And now this loser wants back into the office? The madness has to stop.
During the town hall, a Florida Republican voter outlined how he was giving the former president the chance to win back his vote after Trump’s “action and maybe inaction during your presidency and the last few years was sort of a little disturbing to me.” The Latino voter also said he was concerned about slow action during the pandemic and the large number of former administration officials who no longer supported him.
Trump shrugged it off, spinning away from reality by saying, “That was a day of love from the standpoint of millions, hundreds of thousands, it could have been, the largest group I’ve ever spoken before.”
Again, a day of love? Violence, looting, riots, death? That’s not how Trump described the attack on Jan. 7, when he said the people engaged in “acts of violence and destruction,” did not “represent our country” and “will pay.”
And that’s surely not how a former U.S. Capitol Police officer remembers it after being repeatedly assaulted on Jan. 6. More than 140 officers were hurt that day; people died.
“They almost ‘loved me’ to death,” the former officer, Aquilino Gonell, told NBC News. “I guess a lot of people were hugging me and kissing me. I should be thankful, I guess, according to him, because I lost my career, because I lost my health, I lost my financial stability, my mental health paid a price. And that’s a result of that ‘day of love,’ as he continues to say nothing happened.”
Reasonable Americans who watched on Jan. 6 when Trump incited a mob should know he is lying. At the polls in November, they should realize his whole political campaign is built upon a house of lying cards that will cave to autocrats and seriously threaten the future of American freedom and democracy.
It’s better to listen in earnest to the true supporter of democracy in the race — Vice President Kamala Harris — who built a career prosecuting liars and crooks like Trump, the convicted felon. She wants to build opportunities for Americans, not tear them down. In contrast to Trump’s continuing spin, listen to her vision she related during the same week in a Pennsylvania rally with more than 100 Republicans:
“We here know the Constitution is not a relic from our past, but determines whether we are a country where the people can speak freely, and even criticize the president, without fear of being thrown in jail, or targeted by the military.”
She pointed out how Trump tried to overturn the will of Americans on Jan. 6 and has called on the military to go after Americans who don’t support him. She said he must not have unchecked power.
Reasonable Americans who watched on Jan. 6 when Trump incited a mob should know he is lying. Andy Brack is editor and publisher of Charleston City Paper. Have a comment? Send to: feedback@ charleston citypaper.com.
“If you share that view, no matter your party, no matter who you voted for last time: There is a place for you in this campaign. The coalition we have built has room for everyone who is ready to turn the page on the chaos and instability of Donald Trump.”
Hear, hear.
Where to celebrate the season in the Lowcountry Fall festivities
By Samantha Connors
Cooler temps usher in favorite fall festivals. Button up your coziest flannel and enjoy these versatile events celebrating Southern staples and diverse offerings.
Whether you’re a beer aficionado craving crisp, autumnal brews to sip, a foodie with a sweet tooth or a barbecue connoisseur ready to dig into an array of smoked meats, Charleston has a fall festival for everyone. Here are some events on our radar between now and the beginning of the new year.
Charleston Beer Fest
Oct. 26, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Riverfront Park, North Charleston Beer Fest returns to Riverfront Park with 68 participating breweries, 20 food trucks, 30 craft vendors, live music and all your favorite outdoor games, including pickleball, cornhole, slamball and giant Jenga. Live music performances by Dustbowl Revival, Empire Strikes Brass, Certainly So and Kanika Moore and the Brown Eyed Bois take place throughout the day.
“What’s not to love about October weather and beer outside on the river with good music?” said Richard Reams, Palmetto Community Care’s (PCC) director of marketing and development. The annual festival is a fundraising event for PCC with every dollar going towards the nonprofit’s mission to assist individuals living with AIDS and HIV, educate the public and run its North Charleston medical center, Reams said.
Tastings are included at this 21-andolder event featuring beers from breweries near and far, including local establishments Commonhouse Aleworks, Tideland Brewing, Westbrook Brewing Co. and more, as well as out-of-state brewers including Rupee Beer, Wild Leap Craft Beer and Wicked Weed. But the festival isn’t just
about beer — hard kombuchas, ciders, nonalcoholic beverages and High Rise seltzers will also be available.
Indulge in snacks and treats from food trucks including Smash City Burgers, Ciao Bella, Donut Daddy, The Pita Stroller and more while perusing the many vendor booths. “There are vendors for everybody,” Reams said, “from products for your dog and custom glass work — we’ll have Angry Giant Forge on site — all the way to War Horn, which makes war horns that you can drink out of.”
Vegan Food Fest
Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Palmetto Islands County Park, Mount Pleasant
Charleston Vegan Business Network founder Vanessa Formanek created the Vegan Food Fest after recognizing a need in the vegan community. Formanek began hosting vegan markets every few months to unite vegan vendors and individuals through food, baked goods and products. “We’re trying to create a hub,” Formanek said, “a place where everybody, anybody that comes in, knows … it’s just going to be vegan.”
Now in its second year, the Vegan Food Fest offers scrumptious food and other items from vendors like Bangin’ Vegan Eats, Lil Sprout Vegan Desserts, King of Pops, Charleston Mac Mama, Little Chic Bakery and more.
“Our commitment is to give vendors a place to sell and for vegans to find a place where they can eat without worrying,” Formanek said. “And not only vegans but people that have dietary restrictions. ... I’m not trying to convert people to become vegan or pressure them, but I do advocate for the businesses and the people that are vegan.”
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Head to Riverfront Park this November for the 4th annual Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
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A Sweet Shindig
Nov. 2, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, West Ashley
Surround yourself with the rhythm of bluegrass at this third annual event featuring live music, whiskey and plenty of sweet treats. Tickets to the 21-and-older event include complimentary wine, beer, bourbon tastings and mocktails, and light bites and all-you-can-eat desserts from Southern Bear Catering and Charleston Chocolatiers. Tickets also grant access to the grounds, where guests can explore America’s oldest public garden, take a photo in the Live Oak Pavilion, visit the wildlife center and ride the Nature Train.
Johns Island Harvest Fest
Nov. 2, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Johns Island County Park, Johns Island
A perfect fall event for the whole family, the Harvest Fest features pumpkin decorating, kids’ crafts and hayrides. Live music starts at noon with a lineup of local bluegrass musicians including The Blue Plantation Band, YeeHaw Junction and New Ghost Town. Festivalgoers of all ages can snack on kettle corn, classic Carolina barbecue and other tasty festival treats while perusing the craft market.
Holy Smokes BBQ Festival
Nov. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Riverfront Park, North Charleston Barbecue aficionados will flock to this annual gathering of more than 50 pitmasters and chefs from across the country.
“We’re so thankful to have an amazing lineup of incredibly talented pitmasters and chefs that return each year to Holy Smokes and a few new ones that we’re so excited to have joining us,” said Allie Knight, event producer with cb events.
Guests will enjoy all-you-can-eat barbecue, including slow-smoked whole
hog, beef ribs and Texas-style brisket, while celebrating barbecue’s history and culture. Local participants include Hector Garate of Palmira Barbecue, Rodney Scott, Anthony DiBernardo of Swig & Swine and more.
This event raises money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston and Hogs for a Cause, which support fam-
ilies battling pediatric brain cancer. “It’s pretty amazing to see the impact we’ve been able to make thanks to the support of our partners and attendees,” Knight said. “We’ve raised over $300,000 in just three short years.”
BarBrewGrass Festival
Nov. 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Firefly Distillery, North Charleston
In the Lowcountry, fall months signal the beginning of oyster season. Get your fill of all-you-can-eat oysters, a barbecue spread and refreshments during this fundraiser for BarBrewGrass, a nonprofit that provides financial support to the families of children with cancer and blood disorders through the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Grab a beer or a bourbon and enjoy the music of Gritty Flyright, Admiral Radio and Sol Driven Train.
Nosh Jewish Food and Heritage Festival
Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hasell St., Downtown
Celebrate Jewish culture and learn the history behind one of the five oldest congregations in the U.S., Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim’s (KKBE), during Nosh Jewish Food and Heritage Festival. KKBE’s congregation formed in 1749, and its syna
READY FOR AN OYSTER ROAST?
Charlestonians know it’s time to break out those oyster knives when the “R” months roll in. September through April has long been known as oyster season, and there are plenty of oyster roasts to attend this fall. Here are just a few events happening between now and the end of the year.
Hunley’s 16th Annual Oyster Roast
Oct. 25, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Visitor Center Bus Shed, Downtown
Edisto Island Open Land Trust Annual Oyster Roast
Nov. 10, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sand Creek Farm, Edisto
2024 Drayton Hall Oyster Roast
Dec. 8, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Drayton Hall, West Ashley
The 12th Annual Royal American Biker Oyster Roast
Dec. 8, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Royal American, Downtown
Celebrate Jewish culture — and food! — at the annual Nosh Jewish Food and Heritage Festival
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Get your fix of live-fire cooking from local chefs at this year’s
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Sip on brews from more than 60 participating breweries at this weekend’s Charleston Beer Fest
Fall festivities
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gogue was built downtown on Hasell St. in 1840, making it the oldest U.S. synagogue in continuous use. “This is our 10th Nosh, but it’s super special this year because it’s being held in conjunction with our [congregation’s] 275th anniversary,” said Jeff Weinman, former president of KKBE and chair of the Nosh Jewish Food and Heritage Festival. “As the chair, my goal is to see as many smiling faces as I can.”
Nosh shuts down Hasell Street and takes place simultaneously with Second Sunday, allowing attendees to wander the street, explore many delicious food options and enjoy a klezmer band playing Jewish folk music.
“They’ll be playing all day, and if you haven’t heard a klezmer band, it’s something to behold,” Weinman said.
Food stands will offer traditional corned beef and pastrami sandwiches, hot dogs, bagels (plain or with lox, tomato and onion), matzo ball soup, knishes and tons of baked goods. Some of the food is brought in from New York while other items are made by the congregation. “Perhaps my favorite is the stuffed cabbage, and that is made by our own people,” Weinman said. “We’ll make about 1,600 stuffed cabbage for the festival.”
The festival is an opportunity to enjoy food, music and a child-friendly kids’ zone, but Weinman said it’s also a unique chance to learn about KKBE, the birthplace of American Reform Judaism. “We open the synagogue and have docents in there to share our history,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to learn more about KKBE and its historic synagogue and its contribution both to Charleston and the greater Reform Jewish community. And who doesn’t like enjoying some food?”
Heritage Fire
Dec. 8, 3:15 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Refinery, Downtown
A culmination of live-fire cooking, local farms and local chefs, Heritage Fire is a feasting festival with a dash of friendly competition. Hosted in cities across the country, Heritage Fire celebrates its third year in Charleston. Head to The Refinery where participating chefs will prepare a signature dish with local ingredients over open flames to compete for the title of Heritage Hero. Guests can sample all the delicious creations and vote for their favorite.
Taste of Folly
Jan. 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Center Street, Folly Beach
Taste of Folly kicks off Friday night with a Cocktail Competition in the Pavilion Ballroom of The Tides hotel as bartenders battle to create the best craft cocktail. Then, the festivities heat up during “Savory Saturday” when Center Street is closed to traffic and Folly restaurants bring their goods to the street. Enjoy live music and more than 50 art and craft vendors throughout the festival. The event will include a hot dog eating contest, one-pot showdown, oyster shucking competitions and live demonstrations.
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Boone Hall Fright Nights
Don’t miss your chance to journey through three different horror attractions at Boone Hall this Halloween season. Choose one for a singular spooky experience, or celebrate 10 years of local terror with a Scream Pass to get access to the full trio (each attraction has a unique theme). Purchase tickets online and in advance, as nights sell out quickly. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Open through Oct. 27. Event times and ticket prices vary. Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mount Pleasant. boonehallfrightnights.com
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Carolina Park Trunk or Treat
Pre-game Halloween with a family-friendly party in Mount Pleasant. Hosted by the Town of Mount Pleasant, this festival includes “trunk-or-treating,” a Halloween-themed photo booth, a petting zoo and more. Costumes are encouraged, and a food truck will be on-site in case guests want more than candy for dinner (but we won’t judge you in either case).
Oct. 25. 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free to attend. Carolina Park Soccer Field. Recreation Way. Mount Pleasant. experiencemountpleasant.com
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Witches’ Brew Tea at Camellias
Gather your favorite witches and ghouls this Halloween season for a spooky and fun Witches’ Brew Tea time at Camellias at Hotel Bennett. Sip spellbinding teas and indulge in delicious pastries all while in costume — what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than with a hauntingly delightful tea experience filled with festive flavors and eerie elegance. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited.
Oct. 30. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $65/adult; $42/children younger than 12. Camellias. 404 King St. Downtown. hotelbennett.com
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Our South cookbook signing party
Head to King BBQ for a delicious celebration of Southern cuisine and culture with author Ashleigh Shanti. Get your copy of Our South signed and sample some mouthwatering bites straight from the pages of the cookbook — just in time for lunch. Hit the bar on-site for some of Shanti’s cocktail recipes, as well. A copy of Our South is included with the purchase of a ticket.
Oct. 27. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $65/ticket; $95/two tickets. King BBQ. 2029 Carver Ave. North Charleston. eatkingbbq.com
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Charleston Farmers Market
Browse through a bounty of seasonal fruits and vegetables, handcrafted goods and prepared foods as you explore the stalls inside Marion Square. From farm-fresh produce to food truck favorites, there’s something for everyone at the Charleston Farmers Market. Bring the whole family and enjoy live music, special events and activities for all ages in the heart of downtown.
Oct. 26. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free to attend. Marion Square. 329 Meeting St. Downtown. charlestonfarmersmarket.com
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Wine + Food 2025 brings back favorites and introduces new venues
By Connelly Hardaway
Tickets for Charleston Wine + Food (CHSWF) 2025 are on sale at 11 a.m. Oct. 24. This coming festival was planned with the past in mind.
You can’t talk about the super popular, hyper-local food festival without mentioning the weather troubles it faced in March 2024. High tides and unprecedented rainfall led to the cancellation of two days of the fest’s most popular attraction, the Culinary Village, and forced several outdoor events into indoor venues.
For the 2025 festival, scheduled for Mar. 5 through Mar. 9, the CHSWF team sought to utilize new and more versatile venues.
“We really looked hard at where we are producing events and how we’re handling contingency [plans] because there is no mitigation for water in a venue,” CHSWF’s executive director, Alyssa Maute Smith, said. “[That way] we can make sure that we’re elevating the guest experience and pivot if we have to because of the weather.”
“We learned a lot from last year,” Smith
continued. “It’s a beauty to live so close to the water. But water will always win.”
Old favorites, new faces
With more than 80 events, from signature dinners to bar takeovers to, of course, the Culinary Village, CHSWF 2025 has a little something for everyone, with individually ticketed events starting at $85.
You can peruse the full schedule at charlestonwineandfood.com but in the meantime, we’ve highlighted some noteworthy events.
Returning favorites
• Opening Night will kick off at the College of Charleston’s Cistern Yard.
• Shucked, an oyster-focused event, will take place at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park on Thursday.
• For One Night Only, the festival’s recurring series that brings a shuttered restaurant back to life, will turn into For One Brunch Only this year featuring Hominy Grill’s chef Robert Stehling. Head to the Rutledge Room, the former location of
What’s new
Chef Nikko Cagalanan recently added a Kamayan-style family feast to Kultura’s Sunday night menu. The Kamayan spread (Kamayan means “hands” in Tagalog) features traditional Filipino dishes like pancit, lechon, lumpia, chicken adobo and more, and is meant to be enjoyed without utensils. The meal is $65 per person for dine-in or takeout. Reservations are available on Resy and walk-ins are welcome. Smithey Ironware Company has expanded its Charleston County operations with a $3.1 million investment that will create 16 jobs. The Charleston–based cookware designer manufactures cast iron and carbon steel mainstays such as skillets, roasters and Dutch ovens. Learn more at smithey.com. Fall menus are now available at area coffee shops and restaurants:
• Herd Provisions recently launched a seasonal lineup that features dishes like house made burrata with roasted squash puree, red wine–spiced poached pears, balsamic, sage, prosciutto and a baguette, and panseared scallops with vadouvan cream, crispy Brussels sprouts and potatoes.
Hominy Grill, on Saturday for a nostalgic morning featuring the local favorite’s bygone dishes.
• The festival’s drag show will return after a year hiatus with High Tea With The Queens at Founders Hall on Saturday. Smith described this as Bridgerton meets Marie Antoinette.”
• The Day Party, which Smith said has a “fun dance vibe,” will be held at Founders Hall on Sunday.
• Jackrabbit Filly’s Hangover Dim Sum Brunch will be held on Sunday.
New and notable
• Several Michelin-starred restaurants will head to town this year, including D.C.’s Oyster Oyster and its James Beard Outstanding Chef winner, Rob Rubba, who will join Estadio on Thursday for a signature dinner.
• James Beard Award winner KJ Kearney will bring his curated conversation series, Bite the Power, to CHSWF on Thursday with a dinner centered on storytelling,
• The Mercato at Sorelle now serves all-day autumn fare including a smoked turkey panino, kale and cranberry salad, hazelnut praline croissant and pumpkin pie tarte — plus drinks like a spiced apple chai and pumpkin spiced latte.
• Big Bad Breakfast takes fall seriously with drinks like a pumpkin cold brew and spiced latte and dishes like a limited-time-only chili cheese omelet and chili grilled cheese.
What’s hot
Three Charleston area breweries won awards at the country’s largest beer competition, the Great American Beer Fest, held earlier this month in Denver. Holy City Brewing took home gold for its Washout Wheat (South German–style Hefeweizen); Hobcaw Brewing Co. won silver for its Mercy Cloud (American Wheat Beer) and Munkle Brewing won a bronze each for its Gully Washer Wit (Belgianstyle Witbier) and Munk Lager (International-Style Pilsener). Connelly Hardaway
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Chefs Amanda Freitag (left) and Mike Lata (right) teamed up for a demo during last year’s festival
Maneet Chauhan (left) and Stephanie Izard (right) are everywhere, from food festivals to TV shows to cookbook aisles. Each chef has a number of restaurants, too.
Nonstop chefs: Maneet Chauhan and Stephanie Izarda
By Helen Mitternight
Two faces familiar to anyone who watches a lot of food television — Maneet Chauhan and Stephanie Izard — were among the food celebrities in town in late-September for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston. Chauhan conducted a spice-oriented seminar called “Masala Dabba: The Heart and Soul of the Indian Kitchen,” while Izard held two sessions called “Outside the Brunch Box: Diner Favorites with a Twist.” Both chefs know how to attract and engage audiences, with rising profiles and widespread recognition to match. And these days they seem to be everywhere, all the time — at festivals, as judges or competitors on food television and on the cookbook aisles. In addition, Izard has four restaurants in Chicago, and two in Los Angeles; Chauhan has three restaurants in Nashville. We caught up with them to ask how they keep so many culinary balls in the air.
Charleston City Paper: Your career is so diverse: What brings you the most satisfaction? Your restaurants? Festivals like the Food & Wine Classic? Television?
Maneet Chauhan: What brings me the most satisfaction actually, is my family, my kids. What I think is absolutely incredible is that as you get older, there is a lot of disillusionment, but then you have these kids and you get to see the world through their eyes. You see there is a wonderment and they remind you of it on a daily basis. I have
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three children: a 13-year-old daughter, a 9-year-old son and a 47-year-old husband. (Laughs.) You know how it is!
Stephanie Izard: I love all of it — that’s why I keep it so diverse. Because my teams are so great, they enable me to step away and do television, which I love because it’s such a different world. And then I get to supplement with books and events. I’m just really lucky!
CP: How many days a year are you on the road?
MC: It really varies. I wish there was a formula! This month, I was home four days; during the summer, when my kids were home, I made a conscious effort to be home the entire time. That’s what I love about this industry. It’s so flexible. In the fall, all the filming will be done; right now, all the festivals are happening. It does get busy!
SI: Probably 100 days a year.
CP: How do you ensure that your restaurants stay on course when you’re gone?
MC: At the end of the day, you are who you are because of your team. You’re not doing what you do individually — you’re just the loudest person. I can’t even tell you how grateful I am for my team, who show up and make sure I look good. If you take pride in what you do, the pride permeates through everything you do. If you’re miserable, everybody’s miserable, but if you’re
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grateful, it’s an emotion you pass down.
SI: It’s all about having people you trust. Each of my restaurants has a chef who has worked with me five to 10 years, and I have great managers and a strong team. You have to put people in place who share your vision.
CP: How do you take time for yourself?
MC: To me, what has worked is I just love what I am doing! I am very grateful and the attitude of gratitude, no matter how many things you have on the table, starts with you. I am very grateful for where I find myself. SI: I go to the gym every morning and that’s my hour. Also, my son is 8 years old and he is my world. I Facetime with him every day, no matter where I am.
CP: As someone who’s made so many stomachs happy, what’s YOUR comfort food?
MC: Comfort food to all of us is a mem-
ory-oriented bite. It’s what you ate at that one moment you needed comfort. My mom would make a rice and lentil risotto called Khichdi every time I was sick. It’s what I make when I get back home.
SI: My go-to is I pick rice and any toppings I can find in the fridge, then add a drizzle of mayo and pickles and something crunchy.
CP: What’s next?
MC: I think I am at that stage in life where I realize that — at the risk of sounding pompous — I don’t have to do things because I have to. I am doing things because I am thoroughly enjoying it. If I get opportunities, like a new experience, that’s what’s next. I get to hang out with people who are amazing and who nourish my soul and who make me a better person and human being. What’s next is whatever makes me recharge.
SI: I can’t say too much about it, but I am working on new projects in northern California and Arizona. I’m just working on growing a little!
activism and food from local chefs Marcus Middleton and Marcus Shell and local baker Danetra Richardson.
• One Night in NOLA, Friday night’s signature event at Firefly Distillery, will spotlight Creole and Gullah–inspired bites and cocktails.
• Good Vines Only, held on Saturday, will look at higher-end wines from small producers.
• Big Shrimpin’, held on Sunday afternoon, will highlight shrimp, crab and crawfish.
• Recently opened and soon-to-open Charleston restaurants will join the fun this year, including: Marbled & Fin (martini lunch); Seahorse, James London’s forthcoming concept (bar takeover); The Archer (signature dinner); The Italian Boy, chef Anthony Marini’s new concept (signature dinner); La Cave (wine lunch); Park Circle’s Sissy Bar (bar takeover) and Makan (wine lunch).
Versatile venues
• Johnson Hagood Stadium will serve as the site of the 2025 Culinary Village. The Village has been held at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park for the past several years; prior to that, it was historically held in downtown’s Marion Square.
• TD Arena will serve as the backup site for opening night at the Cistern Yard.
• Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, Founders Hall in West Ashley and Firefly Distillery in North Charleston will host signature events.
The festival’s beverage workshops and cooking classes are great for culinary nerds, and this year’s lineup includes a new beverage session on American cider and a class with Lowcountry legend Michelle Weaver.
“Charleston has built such a reputation for culinary excellence,” Smith said.
“[The festival] is not only an opportunity to be creative, but also to really practice hospitality … people go into that industry because they love to serve others and see the joy somebody experiences from something they’ve created. And that, I think, is the most rewarding factor to really hard work.”
Smith said that she always recommends the festival’s signature dinners to new and returning festivalgoers. “It’s a way to experience that restaurant in a new way,” she said. The festival’s extensive lunch and brunch options are ideal for early birds, and anyone looking for a taste of everything should check out the Culinary Village. If crowds aren’t your thing, signature events have a lower head count with the same high energy.
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Silverman turns grief into comedy with new tour
By Chloe Hogan
Sarah Silverman is set to reinforce her reputation as a powerhouse in stand-up comedy with her current U.S. tour, Sarah Silverman: Postmortem Tour, which kicked off in September and comes to the Charleston Music Hall on Nov. 7.
Silverman is no stranger to using personal experiences as comedic material. For example, she released an autobiography titled The Bedwetter in 2010 (which she adapted into an off-Broadway musical in 2022), recounting her experiences “growing up Jewish in New Hampshire, losing her virginity, learning to curse at 3 years old and being a bedwetter until she was old enough to drive.”
And that unfiltered approach is evident throughout her diverse body of work, which spans from podcasting and acting to comedy and writing — Silverman is, in fact, defined by her willingness to “go there” and talk about intimate and typically taboo topics. She first rose to prominence as a cast member on Saturday Night Live in 1993 and was fired after one season, something she has credited in interviews as giving her a thick skin. Former SNL writer Bob Odenkirk remarked to The New Yorker in 2005, “I could see how it wouldn’t work at SNL because she’s got her own voice, she’s very much Sarah Silverman all the time. She can play a character but she doesn’t disappear into the character — she makes the character her.”
Using personal experiences to connect with others is “kind of everything in art,” Silverman shared in an exclusive interview with the Charleston City Paper ahead of her first-ever performance in Charleston.
Connecting through comedy
“If I may quote my go-to guy, Mr. Rogers, he told me this through the TV when I was very young, and I held on to it,” Silverman said. “I think it’s key for artists — ‘If it’s mentionable, it’s manageable.’ Boom. Whatever you think is your deepest, darkest secret or shame, people can relate to, I promise. And it’s manageable if you talk about it.”
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Comedian, actress and writer Sarah Silverman comes to the Charleston Music Hall Nov. 7 and shares new material with death and grief as a point of inspiration
In her new comedy tour, Silverman is again turning a dark topic into jokes.
“My last special, Someone you Love, came out [on HBO] right after my parents passed away [last May] — like, two weeks later — so I was at zero with stand-up material,” she recalled. “My stepmom and my dad died nine days apart. It was a wild experience. My dad was my best friend. So I did his eulogy, and the eulogy was pretty funny. I started doing stand-up talking about it, and it turns out there was a lot of comedy there.
“This is like the worst ad for a comedy show, but I promise it’s funny, and it’s very dark.”
It’s also an opportunity to figure out what jokes will work for a planned taped special. Every show is a bit different, Silverman said of bringing the Postmordem Tour across the U.S., and she pays attention to what her audiences respond to as she considers which material will ultimately make the cut.
“It’s a real experiment. I’m on the road figuring this show out. You know, I need Charleston,” she said. “Every city is really crucial to figuring out what the show is. And I’m constantly tinkering, and always hoping I haven’t written my best joke yet. … I definitely count on the audience to show me what’s working [and] what isn’t working.”
When asked if the cliche about laughter being the best medicine has proved to be true, Silverman said, “Definitely. I love feeling connected to the audience. And in this show I feel extra connected, because I’m showing them my baggage. … I never
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Alt Muse Co. collab with Young Fly Lords
Blue Ion on King Street will host the first collaboration between Alt Muse Co. and Young Fly Lords Arthouse from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29. The creative networking event will offer an art exhibition, DJ set, conversation panel and more. $5 to attend. Learn more on Instagram: @altmuseco and @youngflylords.
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think of myself as necessarily relatable, but [this show] is really relatable. It’s been cathartic in an interesting way.”
In the Postmortem Tour, Silverman focuses her ultra-personal lens on a universal topic: grief. For artists who want to use their own unique and darker experiences in their work, she advises fearlessness: Trust your gut, and don’t be afraid to fail.
“Make choices,” Silverman said. “There’s a Sondheim song from A Sunday in the Park with George called ‘Move On.’ The whole play is about art. And this song is about how perfect is the enemy of good. … You’re paralyzed, because you want your thing to be perfect, so then you don’t try it. You’re too afraid to put pen to paper.
“Make the crappy version. The choice doesn’t have to be right, but until you make it, you don’t know if it’s right or wrong. And if you find out it’s wrong, then you change your choice.”
Silverman said her hope is that the Charleston audience will leave the show feeling catharsis from some real hard laughs and a deeper connection to the friends who joined them.
“I mean, I may have gotten soft, but I’m still hard. You know, come for the emotionality and stay for the c*m jokes. I don’t know if you can put that in your paper, but I’ll say it anyway.”
Sarah Silverman brings the Postmortem Tour to the Charleston Music Hall at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets start at $62 at charlestonmusichall.com.
Rip City Chs is an experimental comedy show that features original sketches, characters, music and performance art — it’s basically Charleston’s own Saturday Night Live, curated and produced by Nameless Numberhead (Henry Riggs and Maari Suorsa). Don’t miss this month’s performance, which offers all new material, Oct. 26 at Silver Hill Studios. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $12/adv or $15/ day-of. Learn more at @ripcitychs on Instagram.
Polish Pottery Gallery becomes Tableau on King
Sandra and Phil Ericksen have launched Tableau on King, formerly the Polish Pottery Gallery of Charleston, at 180 King St. The boutique shop sells tableware, including more than 4,000 unique pieces of hand-made and handpainted traditional and Unikat Polish pottery. Learn more about the new store at tableauonking.com.
North Charleston seeks four visual artists
The City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department seeks visual artists for its Artist-in-Residence program. Four Lowcountry–based visual artists will be selected to create work in a studio within the Park Circle Community Building in 2025. Each artist will provide learning opportunities and programs for the community and present an exhibition of their work. Find the application at NorthCharlestonCulturalArtsDepartment.Slideroom.com and submit before Dec. 2. Learn more at northcharleston.org. — Chloe Hogan
Charleston–bred musicians release debut EP as psych-pop outfit, KIT
By Graham Crolley
Something came into alignment during the Charleston City Paper’s interview with Matt Calonius and Mitchell Cassaday of the Athens, Georgia–based band KIT.
We sat on a back porch in the Lowcountry talking about KIT’s newly released debut EP, SYZYGY (titled for the alignment of opposing forces, often the sun and the moon), sharing laughs as a full moon rose in the night sky. It could have been a scene from ten years ago; the three of us grew up playing music together here in Charleston, and the interview was a reunion of sorts.
The band officially formed last year when Calonius (vocals, guitar and keyboards) and Cassaday (bass) joined forces with Athens–based musicians Jeff Webber (guitar and synths) and Cameron Kelly (drums). The four piece hit as many stages as they could, and the introspective psychedelic-pop songs that Calonius and Cassaday had been developing for years finally found a live audience.
However, by the summer of 2023, Calonius had grown restless. He longed to record these songs and release a project he and the band could be proud of creating.
“I really felt the pressure,” Calonius reflected. “I’ve always wanted to do this, and I knew I was going to regret it forever if I didn’t try to get these songs out in some way right now.”
So they made it happen — all with a little help from their friends.
SYZYGY
Calonius and Cassaday called in fellow Charleston–bred musician Ben Sewell — he and Calonius used to play in the indie rock band Heartfelt Hinges back in their high school days at Academic Magnet — to track drums for a batch of five songs at Racquet Recording in Athens. From there, the band took the next seven months to record and mix the rest of the EP in their own home studio. Calonius spent three of those months just on vocals, sequestering himself in his room inside a giant blanket fort dubbed The Shame Chamber.
“I told everybody I knew that they probably wouldn’t see me for the next few months,” Calonius said, laughing. “Everyday I got home from work, went into my room
Psychedelic-pop band KIT’s debut EP, SYZYGY, dazzles with “songs about death disguised as dance songs”
and recorded until midnight.”
The meticulous method behind the madness of SYZYGY is apparent in the quality of the EP’s production and composition. The songs are warm and expansive; reverbkissed guitars, synths and vocals weave in harmony over a backbone of punchy drums and Cassaday’s playful basslines.
The EP kicks off with the disco-tinged psychedelia of “IT’S OVER,” a dancey cut with a not-so-dancey message.
“People thought it was a breakup song,” Calonius said. “I’m talking about ‘it’s over’ as in the end of your life. ‘Your life is over. Did you do everything that you wanted to? Are you happy with what happened?’ ”
It’s a dichotomy that colors the EP: As per the band, these are “songs about death disguised as dance songs.”
“One More Ticket” and “Happiness” continue this thread with lyrics detailing fleeting love and the quest for emotional fulfillment. These indie rock-leaning cuts are total psych-pop ear candy, splashed with acid wash and tie-dye, injected with just the right amount of funk rhythms to keep the listener on their toes.
“The music accentuates the lyrical theme of change,” Cassaday said of the band’s varied sound. “There’s a lot of stark differences in parts. You go from a poppy verse into a dancey bridge into a rockin’ chorus. It’s breaking the typical structures while still keeping it fluid and palatable.”
“Feel Love” is a piano-forward meditation on the duplicity of emotions, and “Zuzu’s Petals,” the EP’s epic closer, narrates the beginning of the end and our responsibility to find what we’re grateful for in a self-consuming world. It’s done with the assuredness of veteran bands like MGMT and Unknown Mortal Orchestra,
both significant influences for KIT.
Growing up in Charleston
Another lasting influence on Calonius and Cassaday is their time spent growing up in Charleston as budding musicians. Whether the venue was Awendaw Green, King Dusko or a high schooler’s house free of parents for the weekend, attending and playing shows and riffing with other young musicians during the 2010s DIY scene paved the way for the duo’s future in music.
“The small-scale nature of the Charleston music scene back in the day drove us together in terms of collaborating with the people that do play music and spending time learning and experimenting with other musicians,” Cassaday explained.
“It put the fire in our bellies to do it now,” Calonius added. “We had all these cool experiences on stage as kids and then we grew up and that kind of went away. You realize, ‘Oh, I want to have fun like that again.’ It feeds into the now-or-never thing.”
As the interview drew to a close, it inevitably circled back to where it began: a group of friends. It’s fitting given all the talk of alignment. The full moon continued its arc skyward as Calonius and Cassaday recalled times spent writing lyrics with friends, late nights in college stumbling upon parts that would end up on the EP years later and all those necessary moments in between. “These songs are a scrapbook for the things we’ve done together over the years,” Calonius said. “That’s really the most important thing. We’re documenting our friendships.”
Stream SYZYGY by KIT on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services. The band plans to release new music in the coming months.
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Charleston County Greenbelt Winter Application Cycle
The FY25 Winter Greenbelt Application Cycle will open October 28, 2024 and close on January 24,2025
For more information please visit the Greenbelt Department website at greenbelt.charlestoncounty.org/apply
ATTENTION CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXPAYERS
2024 Real and Personal Property tax bills are now due and payable to the Charleston County Treasurer’s Office through January 15, 2025 without a penalty. Tax bills that are unpaid on March 18, 2025 will be forwarded to the Delinquent Tax Collector for additional penalties and sale of property.
YOU MAY PAY YOUR TAXES AT ANY OF THESE LOCATIONS:
Charleston County Office Building
101 Meeting Street Suite 120 Charleston Phone: 958-4360
East Cooper Service Center
1189 Sweetgrass Basket Pkwy Suite 400 Mt. Pleasant Phone: 958-4360
St. Pauls Service Center
5962 Highway 165 Suite 300 Ravenel Phone: 958-4360
North Charleston Service Center
4045 Bridge View Drive Suite 101B N. Charleston Phone: 958-4360
Pay Online: www.charlestoncounty.org
Pay over the Phone: 866-594-4213
Should you have any questions concerning your tax bill, please refer to the numbers below:
AUDITOR’S OFFICE
Property Taxes
ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
958-4200
Assessment of Real Property . . . . . . . 958-4100
Please Note: Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve you of the responsibility of paying taxes.
If you have not received a tax bill and own taxable property, contact the Auditor’s office at 958-4200.
MARY E. TINKLER Charleston County Treasurer
Kristin
the Complaint on the Plaintiff, the South Carolina Department of Social Services, at the office of its Legal Department of the Charleston County Department of Social Services, Attention: W. Tracy Brown, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405-5714 within thirty (30) days of this publication, exclusive of the date of service. If you fail to answer within the time set forth above, the Plaintiff will proceed to seek relief from the Court.
Charleston County Department of Social Services, Legal Office, 3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, S.C. 29405 (843) 953-9625.
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ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.
Estate of: ERIC D. PHILLIPS
2024-ES-10-1433
DOD: 6/16/24
Sp. Admin.
JOHN SINCLAIRE, III, ESQ. 115 RIVER LANDING DR., #102, CHARLESTON, SC 29492
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Estate of: KATHRYN L. DUCKWORTH
2024-ES-10-1753
DOD: 5/11/24
Pers. Rep:
MARIE EIZABETH DAVIS 11016 SOUTHFIELD DR., CHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Atty:
JONATHAN S. ALTMAN, ESQ. 575 KING ST., #B, CHARLESTON, SC 29403
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Estate of:
JAMES WILLIAM CLARK
2024-ES-10-1789
DOD: 9/18/24
Pers. Rep: ALWYN BONITA CLARK
8032 NANTUCKETT AVE., NO. CHARLESTON, SC 29420
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE FAMILY COURT FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
DOCKET NO. 2024-DR-10-2317
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES VERSUS Asia Drayton, Anton White and Andrew Drayton Jr DEFENDANTS. IN THE INTERESTS OF: MINOR CHILD BORN 2011
TO DEFENDANTS: Asia Drayton and Anton White
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action filed with the Clerk of Court for Charleston County on August 19, 2024 at 9:42 am. Upon proof of interest, a copy of the Complaint will be delivered to you upon request from the Charleston County Clerk of Court, and you must serve a copy of your Answer to
Atty: ROBERT W. HAINES, ESQ. 1092 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD., #112, MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464 ***********
ESTATES’ CREDITOR’S NOTICES
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.
MARTHA ALICE DAVIS RUTLAND 1990 LEADENWAH DR., WADMALAW ISLAND, SC 29487
Atty:
PHILLIP MEAD, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401
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described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and Any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe, I, Mikell Scarborough, Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on November 05, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Front Entrance of County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC, to the highest bidder.
SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RAVENEL, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON AND STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA: ALL THAT CERTAIN PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND, WITH IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWNSHIP OF RAVENEL, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON, STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT NO 27 IN BLOCK “C” OF THE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS RAVENEL ACRES SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN THE RMC OFFICE FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY IN PLAT BOOK K AT PAGE 155. SAID LOT HAVING SUCH SIZE, SHAPE, DIMENSIONS, BUTTINGS AND BOUNDINGS AS REFERENCE TO THE AFORESAID PLAT WILL MORE FULLY AND AT LARGE APPEAR.
Derivation: THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED BY DEED OF MARY R. ELROD TO GERRALD CAMPBELL DATED JANUARY 30, 2002 AND RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 2002 IN BOOK W395 AT PAGE 167.
TMS #: 187-15-00-037 6144 Smith Road, Ravenel, SC 29470
SUBJECT TO CHARLESTON COUNTY TAXES
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2023-CP-10-05593
Estate of: JOSEPH FRANCIS CROUGHWELL, JR.
2024-ES-10-1799
DOD: 9/26/24
Pers. Rep: DONNA DUPRE 1642 PINCKNEY PARK DR., #4, CHARLESTON, SC 29407
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Estate of:
DOLORES DOWNEY SIMANAITIS
2024-ES-10-1809
DOD: 9/12/24
Pers Rep:
DANIEL A. SIMANAITIS
10 WATERWAY ISLAND DR., ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451
Pers. Rep: SUSAN MARCOU
5587 POLWORTH ST., MADISON, WI 53711
Atty: DAVID H. KUNES, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401
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Estate of:
ROBERT OXFORD LIGHTHART, III
2024-ES-10-1813
DOD: 6/16/24
All persons having claims against the following estates are required to deliver or mail their claims to the Personal Representative indicated below and also file subject claims on Form #371ES with Irvin G. Condon, Probate Judge of Charleston County, 84 Broad Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, before the expiration of 8 months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or one year from the date of death, whichever date is earlier, or else thereafter such claims shall be and are forever barred.
Estate of:
ROBERT PATRICK CONNOR
2024-ES-10-1255
DOD: 6/21/24
Pers. Rep: ANN M. CONNOR
26 GREEN MEADOW LN., KIAWAH ISLAND, SC 29455
Pers. Rep:
ELIZABETH A. CONNOR
1931 CAROLINA TOWNE CT., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464
Atty: ANDREW W. CHANDLER, ESQ. 115 CHURCH ST., CHARLESTON, SC 29401
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Estate of:
JACQUELINE M. CROSBY
2024-ES-10-1826
DOD: 9/22/24
Pers. Rep: JOCELYN M. CUNNINGHAM
2014 EGRET LN., CHARLESTON, SC 29414
NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing Plaintiff, -vsGerrald Campbell (Deceased); and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Gerrald Campbell, Deceased, Dannielle D. Clement; their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all Unknown Heirs of Deceased Defendants, and all other persons entitled to claim under or through them being a class designated as Mary Roe; All Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein, being a class designated as Jane Doe; also any Unknown persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and Any Unknown minors, persons under a Disability or persons incarcerated, being a class designated as Richard Roe Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE
BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Gerrald Campbell (Deceased); and any other Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Gerrald Campbell, Deceased, Dannielle D. Clement; their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all Unknown Heirs of Deceased Defendants, and all other persons entitled to claim under or through them being a class designated as Mary Roe; All Unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff’s debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within thirty (30) days, then the Master in Equity may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder).
Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order.
That a personal or deficiency judgment being waived, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.
NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date.
The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 3.75000% per annum.
B. Lindsay Crawford, III (SC Bar# 6510)
Theodore von Keller (SC Bar# 5718)
B. Lindsay Crawford, IV (SC Bar# 101707)
Charley F. MacInnis (SC Bar# 104326)
Jason Hunter (SC Bar# 101501)
Eric H. Nelson (SC Bar# 104712) Crawford & von Keller, LLC P.O. Box 4216
1640 St. Julian Place (29204) Columbia, SC 29240 Phone: 803-790-2626
Email: court@crawfordvk.com
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Mikell Scarborough Master in Equity for Charleston County CRAWFORD & VON
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To all persons claiming an interest in: 1985 - 21’ - FIBERGLASS - Sea Ray - SERM3926G585 - WAA0893722. WILSON RODRIGUEZ will apply to SCDNR for title on watercraft/outboard motor. If you have any claim to the watercraft/ outboard motor, contact SCDNR at (803) 7343699. Upon thirty days after the date of the last advertisement if no claim of interest is made and the watercraft/outboard motor has not been reported stolen, SCDNR shall issue clear title.
MASTER IN EQUITY’S SALE CASE NO. 2024-CP-10-01684 BY VIRTUE of a decree heretofore granted in the case of South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority against Robert D. Pettaway, I, the Master in Equity for Charleston County, will sell on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., at Charleston County Public Services Building, Second Floor Council Chambers, Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, to the highest bidder:
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as New Lot 2, Block P-Z, Section 5, all of which will more fully appear by reference to a Plat made by Atlantic Surveying, Inc., Covert B. Nelson, RLS, entitled “Subdivision Plat of Block P-Z, Section 5 (1.29 AC), TMS 469-10-00-060 into Lot 1 (0.14 AC), Lot 2 (0.15 AC), and Lot 3 (0.19 AC) & Residual (0.81 AC) located on the North Side of Azalea Drive in the City of North Charleston, Charleston County, SC, Property of DW OPP Fund, LLC”; said plat being recorded in the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office in Plat Book L19 at Page 0481. Reference is hereby made to said plat for a more complete metes and bounds description. This being the same property conveyed
TMS # 469-10-00-255
Property Address: 2280 Bailey Drive N. Charleston, South Carolina 29405
TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the plaintiff, will deposit with the Master in Equity for Charleston County at conclusion of the bidding, five percent (5%) of the bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, same to be applied to the purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to plaintiff’s debt in the case of non-compliance. If the Plaintiff’s representative is not in attendance at the scheduled time of the sale, the sale shall be canceled and the property sold on some subsequent sales day after due advertisement. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at time of bid or comply with the other terms of the bid within thirty (30) days, the deposit shall be forfeited and the Master in Equity for Charleston County may re-sell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the said highest bidder). As a deficiency judgment is being Waived, the bidding will not remain open thirty days after the date of sale. Purchaser shall pay for preparation of deed, documentary stamps on the deed, and recording of the deed. The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 2.8750% per annum. The sale shall be subject to assessments, Charleston County taxes, easements, easements and restrictions of record, and other senior encumbrances.
s/Ryan J. Patane S.C. Bar No. 103116 Benjamin E. Grimsley S.C. Bar No. 70335 D’Alberto, Graham & Grimsley, LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff P.O. Box 11682 Columbia, S.C. 29211 (803) 233-4999 rpatane@dgglegal.com bgrimsley@dgglegal.com
FINAL HEARING DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Charleston IN THE FAMILY COURT 9th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO: 2024-DR-1000843
In Re: The Marriage of: Darryn L. Parks, Plaintiff, and Latrice W. Parks, Defendant.
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING
To: Latrice W. Parks Address: Unknown
A final hearing for the divorce case between Darryn L. Parks (Plaintiff) and Latrice W. Parks (Defendant) will take place on November 8, 2024
Public Auction
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:
Facility 1: 810 St. Andrews Blvd Charleston, SC 29407
11/05/2024
11:45 AM
Alison Marrazzo Bed frame, furniture, boxes
Alicia Rivera Furniture and Household Good
Facility 2: 2118 Heriot St. Charleston, SC 29403
11/05/2024
12:15 PM
Darren Fallon Studio furniture and apartment belongings. couch, table, dresser, mattress, electronics, personals
Tanora Brown Washer, dryer, king size bed room set, TV’s
Alex Hamdan House hold
Facility 5: 1861 Ashley River Rd. Charleston, SC 29407 11/05/2024
1:15 PM
Jayden Williams Furniture clothes boxes
Harold Jordan Household Items
The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated:
Facility 1: 1108 Stockade Ln. Mt. Pleasant,
Facility
Upon authority of a Decree dated March 14, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, SC. November 5, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. or shortly thereafter.
All that certain condominium unit known and designated as UNIT 1020, (formally known as Unit B- 10), Mepkin Condominiums Horizontal Property Regime, a horizontal property regime established pursuant to the South Carolina Horizontal Property Regime Act, Section 27-31-10, et. Seq., South Carolina Code of Law, as amended, and submitted by Master Deed dated August 18, 2006, recorded August 25, 2006, in Book A596, page 470, in the RMC Office for Charleston County. Said unit is shown on the Exhibit attached to the Master Deed. SAID Unit is conveyed together with:
1. An undivided percentage in the common area and facilities of the property as described in said Master Deed (“Common Elements”) attributable to the Units, together with any limited common element.
Jaden Engert Queen bed, boxes, totes Keisha Horlbeck 2 bedroom washer and dryer
The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.
Mikell
58020.F51537 Master’s Sale CASE NO. 2023CP1002935 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Nationstar Mortgage LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Maurice Williams; Acquenetta Williams; any other heirs or devisees of Emily L. Williams, deceased; including any personal representatives, successors, assigns, spouses, creditors, and all others claiming any right, title or interest in the property known as 1820 Mepkin Road, B-10, Charleston, SC 29407; any adults or persons in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any minors or persons under legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe; and Mepkin Condominium Association, Inc., DEFENDANT(S).
2. An easement for the continuance of all encroachments by the Apartment Unit on any adjoining units or common elements now existing or which, may come into existence hereafter.
3. An easement in common with the owners of other apartment units for ingress, egress, installation, replacing, repairing, and maintaining all utilities, including, but not limited to water, gas, sewers, telephones and electricity and for ongoing development and operation of the project.
4. The following rights and easements in common with the other apartment unit owners, all as described in the Master Deed and any amendments thereto: common driveway easement; all utility, service, maintenance, and recreational easements; parking easement, drainage easement, and use of the common elements.
SUBJECT to all restrictions, easements, and rights-of-way of record.
TMS #: 353-13-00-073
Current Property Address: 1820 Mepkin Rd., B-10, Charleston, SC 29407
No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.
The sale shall be subject to taxes and assessments, existing easements and easements and restrictions of record.
The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.
PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY
Finkel Law Firm LLC (843) 577-5460 FOR INSERTION 10/18/2024, 10/25/2024 11/1/2024
on October 18th, 2024 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, State of South Carolina.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN AD LITEM
FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that R. David Chard, Esquire of 2050 Spaulding Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406 has been designated as Guardian ad Litem for all Defendants who may be incompetent, under age, or under any other disability or in the Service of the Military by Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Charleston County, dated September 23rd, 2024 and the said appointment shall become absolute 30 days after the final publication of this Notice, unless such Defendants, or anyone in their behalf shall procure a proper person to be appointed Guardian ad Litem of them within 30 days after the final publication of this Notice.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF BERKELEY IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CASE NO.: 2024-CP-08-02559
GLENN LITTLE and PEGGY LITTLE, Plaintiffs, v. FRANK S. DUBIS, and if he be deceased, his heirs-at-law, personal representatives, successors, and assigns and spouses if any they have and all other persons with any right, title or interest in and to the real estate described in the Complaint, commonly known as: 6035 Tampa Street Berkeley County, South Carolina TMS Number: 265-11-01-025 and also any unknown adults and those persons as who may be in the military service of the United States of America, all of them being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendants.
SUMMONS AND NOTICE
To the Defendants above-named: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in the above entitled action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer upon the undersigned at his office at: 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B, Charleston, South Carolina 29407, within thirty (30) days, after service hereof upon you, exclusive of the day of such service, except as to the United States of America, which shall have sixty (60) days, exclusive if the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that should you fail to answer the foregoing summons, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference of this cause to the Master-in-Equity or Special Referee for this County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(e) of the South Carolina Rule of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that the said Master-in-Equity or Special Referee is authorized and empowered to enter a final judgment in this case.
NOTICE OF FILING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Lis Pendens, Summons and Notice, and Complaint, were filed on September 17th, 2024, the Order Appointing Guardian ad Litem was filed on September 23rd, 2024 and the Order of Publication was filed
THE PURPOSE of this action is to clear the title to the subject real property described as follows: All that certain piece, parcel, or lot of land situate, lying and being in the Avalon-in-the-Pines Subdivision, Hanahan Tax District, in Berkeley County, S.C., as will be more fully shown as Lot 22, Block “C” on a subdivision plat prepared by Gaillard & Gaillard, Surveyors, dated June, 1944, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Berkeley County, S.C., in Plat Book F at Page 8; and having such size, shape, dimensions, metes and bounds as are shown on said plat.
TMS # 265-11-01-025 October 18th, 2024
Date
s/Jeffrey T. Spell
Jeffrey T. Spell Attorney at Law 925 Wappoo Road, Suite B Charleston, South Carolina 29407 (843) 452-3553 jeff@jeffspell.com Attorney for Plaintiff
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE 98-18
Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §§ 27-32-300, et. seq., NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the intent of the undersigned Trustee, King Cunningham, LLC, P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597, to sell the below described Property at Public Auction to the highest bidder for cash on 11/8/2024, beginning at 9:30 A.M. The Public Auction shall occur at the front entrance of 700 Faison Road Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466.
Property Description: A Vacation Ownership Interest in LIBERTY PLACE VACATION SUITES (the “Project”) consisting of the following: A fee simple undivided interest in (SEE EXHIBIT “A”) and to the Project in perpetuity as tenant(s) in common with the Owners of other Vacation Ownership Interests in the Project, as established by and subject to that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Vacation Ownership Instrument for Liberty Place Vacation Suites, recorded September 25, 2019 in Book 0824, Page 157, et seq. of the records of the R.O.D. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, as amended or supplemented from time to time (the “Declaration”), having Interval Control Number: (SEE EXHIBIT “A”). The names and notice address of the obligor(s), record owner(s) of the timeshare estate (if different from the obligor(s), and junior interest or lienholder(s) (if applicable) (hereinafter referred to as “Obligors”) are identified in Exhibit “A”. The sale of the Properties is to satisfy the default in payment by the Obligors of the obligations secured by those certain Mortgages to 1776 Development, LLC as recorded in the records of
Horry County, South Carolina and detailed in Exhibit “A”. The amounts secured by the MORTGAGES, including accrued interest and late charges now owing along with a per diem amount to account for further accrual of interest and late charges are detailed in Exhibit “A”, together with any and all additional principal, interest, costs coming due and payable hereafter. The successful bidders shall be required to pay, in cash or certified funds, at the time of the bid, unless the successful bidder is the Creditor, which shall reserve a credit against its bid for the Total Owing as set forth in Exhibit “A”. The successful bidders shall also be required to pay for Deed Preparation, Documentary Stamps, or transfer fee, and Recording Costs. This sale is subject to all taxes, liens, easements, encumbrances, assessments, and/ or senior mortgage liens of record and the undersigned Trustee gives no opinion thereto. An Obligor has the right to cure the default, and a Junior Lienholder has the right to redeem its interest up to the date of that the Trustee issues the Certificate of Sale pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 27-32-345. KING CUNNINGHAM, LLC, Trustee and Attorney for Ocean 22 Development, LLC, by Jeffrey W. King, SC Bar # 15840; or W. Joseph Cunningham, SC Bar # 72655, P.O. Box 4896, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597, (843)-249-0777. EXHIBIT “A” – NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Obligor(s), Address, TS Interest, TS Interval Control No., MTG BK/PG, Default Amount, Costs, Trustee’s Fee, Total Amount Due, Per Diem; KAREN LEE PERELLIE & HEATH N. FULLER, 137 LOOMIS HILL RD WATERBURY CENTER, VT 05677, 0.01682244733133270%, 980304-43B, 1173/971, $57,432.92, $524.17, $450.00, $58,407.09, $22.53.;
KAREN SCHAID WAGNER 809 LAKE SHORE DR. WAUCONDA, IL 60084-1529
STEPHANIE RENAE SMITH & ARTHUR BENJAMIN BROWN 124 THOMAS TRAYLOR LN CLARKSVILLE, TN 37043 0.01682244733133270%, 980305-49B, 1179/395, $42,478.35, $419.17, $450.00, $43,347.52, $16.68.;
ELISE A. BOYLE
46 HOUTMAN DR WALDEN NY 12586-2222 0.00399374221908844%, 98-0316-15O, 839/625, $15,997.48, $419.33, $450.00, $16,866.81, $6.87.;
VERONICA HOPE JACQUESGLOVER 2222 GREYWING STREET WOODBRIDGE, VA 22191 0.01682244733133270%, 980402-49B, 1174/316, $48,162.91, $419.33, $450.00, $49,032.24, $19.34.;
DARIUS C. RUSSELLE 1068 S NORMANDY RD WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-8654 0.00399374221908844%, 98-0325-11E, 1076/433, $17,453.41, $419.33, $450.00, $18,322.74, $8.25.;
LAURA ANNE MARGARET MURPHY 11625 GEHR RD WAYNESBORO, PA 17268-9108 0.00399374221908844%, 980416-33O, 1167/688, $27,139.49, $419.33, $450.00, $28,008.82, $10.17.;
TRAVIS LEWIS & GERALDINE LEWIS 1232 GLENCREST DR LAKE MARY, FL 32746 0.02601758856785460%, 980409-52B, 1167/849, $76,733.74, $419.33, $450.00, $77,603.07, $22.47.;
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS COURT
FILE NO. 2024-CP-10-04914
SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC., Plaintiff, vs. ESTATE OF QUINTELLA DARLENE HUNTER STREETER JOHNSON a/k/a QUINTELLA HUNTER STREETER, deceased; and all other unknown children, issue, and spouses, as heirs of QUINTELLA
DARLENE HUNTER STREETER
JOHNSON a/k/a QUINTELLA HUNTER STREETER, deceased, and any other unknown heirs, heirs-at-law, distributees, devisees, creditors, if any, of QUINTELLA
DARLENE HUNTER STREETER
JOHNSON a/k/a QUINTELLA HUNTER STREETER, deceased, and, if any of the same be deceased, then their heirs, personal representatives, administrators, successors and assigns, and all others entitled to claim or claiming through them, also all other persons unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest, in or lien upon the real estate described in the Complaint herein,
commonly described as 3409 Island Estates Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455; also any unknown persons who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors, imprisoned persons, incompetent persons, and/or persons under a legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe; SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSING TRUST FUND; SHAUTELL STREETER; RONALD JOHNSON, Defendants.
SUMMONS AND NOTICES (FORECLOSURE/NON-JURY)
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the Complaint in this action, a copy of which is herewith served upon you and to serve a copy of your Answer to said Complaint on the subscribers at their offices, Moore & Van Allen PLLC, 78 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29413-1428, or to otherwise appear and defend, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the Complaint, or otherwise to appear and defend, within the time aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action will obtain a judgment by default against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. YOU WILL ALSO TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended, the Plaintiff will move for a general Order of Reference to the Master in Equity for Charleston County, which Order shall, pursuant to Rule 53(b) of the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, specifically provide that said Master in Equity is authorized and empowered to enter final judgment in this action.
NOTICE OF FILING COMPLAINT
TO THE DEFENDANTS ABOVE NAMED: YOU WILL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the original Complaint in the above-entitled action, together with the Lis Pendens/Notice of Pendency of Action. Summons and Notices, Civil Action Coversheet, Certification of Exemption from ADR, were filed in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Charleston County, South Carolina, on October 1, 2024, at 12:27 p.m., the object and prayer of which is to obtain foreclosure without deficiency, of a mortgage of subject property in a non-jury action, and for such other and further relief as set forth in the Complaint.
LIS PENDENS/NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF ACTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT an action has been initiated and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas for the County and State aforesaid, by the above-named Plaintiff, against the Defendants above named, and that the object of such action is the foreclosure of that certain Mortgages to the Plaintiff, described as follow:
Mortgage #1
By: QUINTELLA HUNTER STREETER
Dated: July 15, 2003
Recorded On: July 21, 2003 at 8:54 AM
Recorded In: Book J-458 at Page 274
Office of: RMC for Charleston County, SC
Mortgage #3
By: QUINTELLA HUNTER STREETER
Dated: July 15, 2003
Recorded On: July 21, 2003 at 8:57 AM
Recorded In: Book J-458 at Page 268
Office of: RMC for Charleston County, SC
and to sell the property described below for the purpose of paying the lien thereon. That the real estate affected by such action is now and was at the time of commencement of such action situate in the County and State aforesaid, and the following is a description thereof, as contained in the above-referenced Mortgage: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, together with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in Johns Island, in the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, and known and designated as Lot No. 12 on a Plat entitled, “A FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT OF LOTS 1 THRU 27 PHASE I SEA ISLAND PLACE CONTAINING 10.345 ACRES OWNED BY SEA ISLAND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, JOHNS ISLAND, CHARLESTON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA”, which Plat is dated October 7, 2002, and was recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Charleston County, South Carolina, in Plat Book EF, at Page 977; said lot having such size, shape, dimensions, buttings and boundings as are shown and delineated on said Plat.
THIS CONVEYANCE is subject to any and all Restrictions, Covenants, Easements and Conditions of record affecting said property.
THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:
During such time as the property described herein is used for a purpose for which assistance under the Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996, P.L. 104-120, was provided or for another purpose involving the provisions of similar services or benefits, then no person having an interest in this property shall refuse service for or accommodation or other benefits to any person with respect to the property on account of the person’s race, color or national origin or otherwise engage in discrimination conduct of any kind on account of a person’s race, color or national origin. This covenant is appurtenant to and shall run with the land described herein.
THIS CONVEYANCE is further subject to the following:
The grantee(s)’, their heirs, successors and/or assigns, herein agree to pay Berkeley Electric Cooperative Inc. or any successor electric utility company regulated by the South Carolina Public Service Commission, a monthly charge, plus applicable State of South Carolina Sales Tax, for operation and maintenance of street lighting system.
BEING the same property conveyed to Quintella Streeter Hunter by Limited Warranty Indenture Deed from Sea Island Habitat For Humanity, Inc. dated July 15, 2003 and recorded on July 21, 2003 in Book F-458 at Page 496, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County, South Carolina.
TMS # 279-10-00-131
ADDRESS: 3409 ISLAND
ESTATES DRIVE, JOHNS ISLAND, SC 29455
MOTION AND CONSENT FOR APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR JOHN DOE AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR RICHARD ROE
1. That an action has been commenced to foreclose a mortgage affecting real property located in Charleston County, South Carolina, against unknown persons who may be in the military service, or unknown persons who may be minors, imprisoned, incompetent, or under a legal disability, cited and represented in the above caption as John Doe and Richard Roe; further that the residence of the unknown
persons are not known and cannot be ascertained with reasonable diligence.
2. That an attorney should be appointed for unknown persons who may be in the military service, being a class designated as John Doe (50 U.S.C. App Section 521), and a Guardian Ad Litem should be appointed to protect the interests of unknown persons who may be minors, imprisoned, incompetent, or under a legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe (SCRCP 17(d)).
3. That the Plaintiff is informed and believes that Kelley Y. Woody, Esquire, whose address is PO Box 6432, Columbia, SC 29260, is a discreet, competent and suitable person to be appointed and to serve as attorney for the unknown persons who may be in the military service, being a class designated as John Doe, and as Guardian Ad Litem for the unknown persons who may be minors, imprisoned, incompetent, or under a legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe.
4. That unless said unknown persons who may be in the military service or who may be minors, imprisoned, incompetent, or under a legal disability, represented by classes designated as John Doe and Richard Roe, or someone acting in their behalf, shall within 30 days of the last publication of the Order Appointing Attorney and Guardian Ad Litem, procure another suitable person to be appointed as attorney or Guardian Ad Litem in the place and stead of Kelley Y. Woody, the Plaintiff requests that this appointment be final.
I SO MOVE: s/David B. Wheeler ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
I SO CONSENT: s/Kelley Y. Woody ORDER FOR APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEY FOR JOHN DOE AND GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR RICHARD ROE
After consideration of the Motion and Consent For Appointment of Attorney for John Doe and Guardian Ad Litem for Richard Roe, it is ORDERED, that Kelley Y. Woody, a competent and discreet person, be and hereby is appointed Attorney for the unknown persons who may be in the Military Service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe, and Guardian Ad Litem for any unknown persons who may be minors, imprisoned, incompetent and/or under a legal disability, being a class designated as Richard Roe, all of whom may have or claim to have some interest in or claim to the real property commonly known as 3409 Island Estates Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, unless those unknown persons who may be in the Military Service or who are minors, imprisoned, incompetent, and/or under a legal disability, shall, in person, or through someone on their behalf within 30 days after final publication of this Order, procure to be appointed some other suitable person as Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem in the place and stead of Kelley Y. Woody, this appointment shall be final. AND IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a notice of filing of this Order shall forthwith be served upon said unknown persons who may be in the Military Service or who are minors, imprisoned, incompetent, and/or under a legal disability, by publication in the City Paper, a newspaper of general circulation published in Charleston County, for a period of not less than once a week for three consecutive weeks. Such publication may be accomplished jointly with the service by publication as hereinafter authorized. SO ORDERED s/Julie J. Armstrong,
July 11, 2024
ROGERS TOWNSEND, LLC
s/Joshua A. Bennett
Joshua A. Bennett (SC Bar #: 100023) ROGERS TOWNSEND, LLC
1221 Main Street, 14th Floor (29201) Post Office Box 100200 Columbia, SC 29202 Main: (803) 771-7900; Fax: (803) 343-7017
Email: Joshua.Bennett@ rogerstownsend.com
Attorneys for CEBS Construction, LLC [erroneously identified as d/b/a CEBS Custom Homes, LLC]
Master’s Sale 2017-CP-10-01625
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Nationstar Mortgage LLC, PLAINTIFF VERSUS Mildred Jenkins; Eric K. Jenkins; et.al., DEFENDANTS
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CHARLESTON IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL ACTION NO.: 2019-CP10-04807
Susan Rhoden, Erik Kramer, and Kevin N. Hedges, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated, Plaintiffs, vs. Lennar Carolinas, LLC, Alpha Prime, LLC, Alpha Prime Construction, LLC, Sagehorn and Company, Inc., Royal Palms Holding, LLC, Defendants.
Lenore Carolinas, LLC, Third-Party Plaintiff, vs. Alpha Omega Construction Group, Inc.; Valmar Nunes, Individually; Bruza Construction, LLC; Simons Construction Company, LLC; Cesar E. De Souza a/k/a Cesar DeSouza, Individually; Raul Martinez Masonry, LLC; Mark Wolverton, Individually; DVS, Inc.; Carolina Foundation, Inc.; CEBS Construction, LLC a/k/a CEBS Custom Homes LLC; Archer Exteriors, Inc.; Builders FirstSource – Southeast Group, LLC; Associated Materials, Incorporated a/k/a and d/b/a Alside; Cohen’s Drywall Company, Inc.; Guaranteed Framing, LLC, Third-Party Defendants,
CEBS Construction, LLC, Fourth-Party Plaintiff, vs. WW Pereira Construction, LLC; CMAC Construction, LLC; Della Putti Construction, LLC; J. Plitz Construction, LLC, Fourth-Party Defendants.
SUMMONS (Fourth-Party Complaint)
TO: THE ABOVE-NAMED FOURTH-PARTY DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the fourth-party complaint herein, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to said fourth -party complaint upon the subscriber at P.O. Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you fail to answer the fourth -party complaint within the time aforesaid, the fourth-party plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in the fourth-party complaint.
Columbia, South Carolina
Upon authority of a Decree dated July 12, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, in the Emergency Operations Center, Public Services Building (PSB) located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina on the 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024 at 11:00 AM or shortly thereafter.
All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon situate, lying and being in Charleston County, South Carolina, known and designated as Lot No. 475 on a plat of the subdivision known as “Waylyn,” which plat is duly recorded in the RMC Office for Charleston County in Plat Book F, Page 117, said lot in general having such size, shape and dimensions as will by reference to said plat more fully appear.
This being the same property conveyed to Prince A. Jenkins, Jr. by deed of The United States of America, dated December 11, 1996 and recorded December 18, 1996 in Book W277 at Page 380 in the Office of the Clerk of Court/ Register of Deeds for Charleston County. Thereafter, Prince A. Jenkins, Jr. conveyed the subject property to Prince A. Jenkins, Jr., Mildred Jenkins and Eric K. Jenkins, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, and not as tenants in common, by deed dated May 19, 1997 and recorded May 28, 1997 in Book P284 at Page 218; thereafter, Prince A. Jenkins, Jr. died November 24, 2003, thus vesting his interest in the subject property in the surviving joint tenants, namely, Mildred Jenkins and Eric K. Jenkins. (See Declaration filed August 19, 2014 in Book 0423 at Page 936.)
TMS No. 4111200234
Property address: 34 Lawrence Street, a/k/a 2651 Lawrence Street, North Charleston, SC 29405
No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.
The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price.
Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty
days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.
NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search prior to the foreclosure sale date.
PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY
Ronald C. Scott (803) 252-3340
Mikell R. Scarborough Master in Equity
Master’s Sale 2023-CP-10-05015
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY OF CHARLESTON: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc., PLAINTIFF versus Quandette Magwood, individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Herman Robinson; Harold Robinson; The Personal Representative, if any, whose name is unknown, of the Estate of Noami R. Mercheson; and any Heirs-at-Law or Devisees of Noami R. Mercheson, Deceased their heirs, Personal Representatives, Administrators, Successors and Assigns, and all other persons entitled to claim through them; all unknown persons with any right, title or interest in the real estate described herein; also any persons who may be in the military service of the United States of America, being a class designated as John Doe; and any unknown minors or persons under a disability being a class designated as Richard Roe, DEFENDANT(S).
Upon authority of a Decree dated the 29th day of July, 2024, I will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, at public auction, the premises fully described below, at the County Council Chambers, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina, on the 5th day of November, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. Being all of that piece, parcel or lot of land lying in Johns Island, in
the County of Charleston, State of South Carolina, as shown on that plat entitled “Boundary Survey of TMS 281-00-00-010 owned by Jimmy H. Brown”, prepared by Woodland Land Surveying, LLC, dated 11/23/2020, recorded on 01/20/2021 in Plat Book S-21, Page 10 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Charleston County. ALSO included is a public right-of-way as shown on abovereferenced plat for ingress, egress and regress to Jimmy Mitchell Lane. Also includes a mobile/ manufactured home, a 2021 CMH VIN: CLH045102TNAB Being the same property conveyed to Noami Mercheson and Herman Robinson by deed of Jimmy Brown dated February 8, 2021 and recorded May 26, 2021 in Deed Book 0995 at Page 562; Thereafter, upon information and belief, Noami R. Mercheson passed on September 8, 2021 leaving the Property to Herman Robinson and any other unknown heirs/devisees; thereafter, Herman Robinson died testate on March 28, 2023, leaving the Property to his devisees, namely, Harold Robinson and Quandette Magwood.
TMS No. 281-00-00-010
Property Address: 1172 Jimmy Mitchell Lane, Johns Island, SC 29455
No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO ASSESSMENTS, COUNTY TAXES, EXISTING EASEMENTS, EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD, AND OTHER SENIOR ENCUMBRANCES. The property shall be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The highest bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will be required
to deposit with the Master, at the conclusion of the bidding, cash or certified check in the amount of five (5%) per cent of the bid: the said deposit to be applied to the purchase price. The successful bidder will be required to pay for documentary stamps on the Deed and interest on the balance of the bid from the date of sale to the date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 9.0600%. Should the highest bidder fail to comply with the bid within thirty days from the date of sale, the Master will resell the property at the risk and expense of the defaulting bidder upon the same terms as above set out. Should the Plaintiff, or one of its representatives, fail to be present at the time of sale, the property is automatically withdrawn from said sale and sold at the next available sales day upon the terms and conditions as set forth in the Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale or any Supplemental Order. The Sheriff of Charleston County may be authorized to put the purchaser into possession of the premises if requested by the purchaser.
NOTICE: The foreclosure deed is not a warranty deed. Interested bidders should satisfy themselves as to the quality of title to be conveyed by obtaining an independent title search well before the foreclosure sale date. ATTENDEES MUST ABIDE BY SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK OR OTHER FACIAL
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61. “Hollywood Squares” block
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Secrets and hidden agendas have been preventing you from getting an accurate picture of what’s actually happening. But you now have the power to uncover them. I hope you will also consider the following bold moves: 1. Seek insights that could be the key to your future sexiness. 2. Change an aspect of your life you’ve always wanted to change but have never been able to. 3. Find out how far you can safely go in exploring the undersides of things. 4. Help your allies in ways that will ultimately inspire them to help you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): From the early 1910s to the late 1920s, silent films were the only kind of films that were made. The proper technology wasn’t available to pair sounds with images. “Talking pictures,” or “talkies,” finally came into prominence in the 1930s. Sadly, the majority of silent films, some of which were fine works of art, were poorly preserved or only exist now in secondor third-generation copies. I’m meditating on this situation as a metaphor for your life, Taurus. Are there parts of your history that seem lost, erased, or unavailable? The coming weeks will be an excellent time to try to recover them. Remembering and reviving your past can be a potent healing agent.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): An old proverb tells us, “You must run toward the future and catch it. It is not coming to meet you, but is fleeing from you, escaping into the unknown.” This adage isn’t true for you at all right now, Gemini. In fact, the future is dashing toward you from all directions. It is not shy or evasive, but is eager to embrace you and is full of welcoming energy. How should you respond? I recommend you make yourself very grounded. Root yourself firmly in an understanding of who you are and what you want. Show the future clearly which parts of it you really want and which parts are uninteresting to you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in his musical career, Cancerian innovator Harry Partch played traditional instruments and composed a regular string quartet. But by age 29, he was inventing and building novel instruments that had never before been used. Among the materials he used in constructing his Zymo-Xyl, Eucal Blossom, and Chromelodeon were tree branches, light bulbs, and wine bottles. I’m inviting you to enter into a Harry Partch phase of your cycle, Cancerian. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to express your unique genius — whether that’s in your art, your business, your personal life, or any other sphere where you love to express your authentic self.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Life’s unpredictable flow will bring you interesting new blessings if you revamp your fundamentals. Listen closely, Leo, because this is a subtle turn of events: A whole slew of good fortune will arrive if you joyfully initiate creative shifts in your approaches to talking, walking, exercising, eating, sleeping, meditating and having fun. These aren’t necessarily earthshaking transformations. They may be as delicate and nuanced as the following: 1. adding amusing words to your vocabulary; 2. playfully hopping and skipping as you stroll along; 3. sampling new cuisines; 4. keeping a notebook or recorder by your bed to capture your dreams; 5. trying novel ways to open your mind and heart; 6. seeking fresh pleasures that surprise you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In an old Irish folk tale, the fairies give a queen a crystal cauldron with special properties. If anyone speaks three falsehoods in its presence, it cracks into three fragments. If someone utters three hearty truths while standing near it, the three pieces unite again. According to my metaphorical reading of your current destiny, Virgo, you are now in the vicinity of the broken cauldron. You have expressed one restorative truth, and need to proclaim two more. Be gently brave and bold as you provide the healing words.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Let’s review the highlights of the recent months. First, you expanded your perspective, blew your mind, and raised your consciousness. That was fabulous! Next, you wandered around half-dazed and thoroughly enchanted,
pleased with your new freedom and spaciousness. That, too, was fantastic! Then, you luxuriously indulged in the sheer enjoyment of your whimsical explorations and experimentations. Again, that was marvelous! Now you’re ready to spend time integrating all the teachings and epiphanies that have surged into your life in recent months. This might be less exciting, but it’s equally important.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): As a teenager, I loved the music of Jefferson Airplane. I recall sitting on the couch in my New Jersey home and listening to their albums over and over again. Years later, I was performing on stage at a San Francisco nightclub with my band, World Entertainment War. In the audience was Paul Kantner, a founding member of Jefferson Airplane. After the show, he came backstage and introduced himself. He said he wanted his current band, Jefferson Starship, to cover two of my band’s songs on his future album. Which he did. I suspect you will soon experience a comparable version of my story, Scorpio. Your past will show up bearing a gift for your future. A seed planted long ago will finally blossom.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My horoscopes are directed toward individuals, not groups. Yet it’s impossible to provide oracles about your personal destiny without considering the collective influences that affect you. Every day, you are impacted by the culture you live in. For instance, you encounter news media that present propaganda as information and regard cynicism as a sign of intellectual vigor. You live on a planet where the climate is rapidly changing, endangering your stability and security. You are not a narrow-minded bigot who doles out hatred toward those who are unlike you, but you may have to deal with such people. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, because now is an excellent time to take an inventory of the world’s negative influences — and initiate aggressive measures to protect yourself from them. Even further, I hope you will cultivate and embody positive alternatives.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I suspect you will be extra attractive, appealing, and engaging in the coming weeks. You may also be especially convincing, influential, and inspirational. What do you plan to do with all this potency? How will you wield your flair? Here’s what I hope: You will dispense blessings everywhere you go. You will nurture the collective health and highest good of groups and communities you are part of. PS: In unexpected ways, being unselfish will generate wonderful selfish benefits.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do you fantasize about being a masterful manager of your world? Have you imagined the joy of being the supreme sovereign of your holy destiny? Do you love the idea of rebelling against anyone who imagines they have the right to tell you what you should do and who you are? If you answered yes to those questions, I have excellent news, Aquarius: You are now primed to take exciting steps to further the goals I described. Here’s a helpful tip: Re-dedicate yourself to the fulfillment of your two deepest desires. Swear an oath to that intention.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Liberation Season is here. How can you take maximum advantage of the emancipatory energies? Here are suggestions: 1. Plan adventures to frontier zones. 2. Sing and dance in the wilderness. 3. Experiment with fun and pleasure that are outside your usual repertoire. 4. Investigate what it would mean for you to be on the vanguard of your field. 5. Expand your understandings of sexuality. 6. Venture out on a pilgrimage. 7. Give yourself permission to fantasize extravagantly. 8. Consider engaging in a smart gamble. 8. Ramble, wander, and explore.
“30 FOR 30” —thirty years*, so let’s go themeless!
